Jennie Garth Cheers as Fiona Celebrates High School Graduation Milestone
Let’s keep it chill, but Jennie Garth just hit peak proud-mom status. On Instagram this week, the 90210 alum shared a sunlit series of snapshots from daughter Fiona’s cap-and-gown moment, captioning one slide with a triumphant “She did it!” Fans instantly flocked to the comments, dropping heart emojis and applause GIFs. According to People magazine, the proud mom posted the pics on May 15, 2024, tagging her daughter’s school and sprinkling in a few family-only inside jokes (hello, classic Facinelli grin).
In the first snap, Fiona’s sleek navy robe contrasts with her sparkly mortarboard—seriously, that sequin trim is giving prom-night meets dean’s list. Garth follows up with a candid boomerang of her hands framing her daughter’s smiling face, plus a quick clip of the two sharing a hug at the end of the ceremony. There’s even one solo shot where Fiona holds up her diploma like it’s an Oscar—totally warranted.
Moments later, Garth popped into her Instagram Stories to praise Fiona’s journey: “Watching you chase every goal and then some has been the best. High school, consider yourself conquered.” It’s worth noting that Jennie and ex-husband Peter Facinelli (Fiona’s dad) divorced in 2013, but they’ve been co-parenting quietly ever since. Fans loved seeing Peter drop a comment too: “You nailed it, kiddo. Proud dad moment.”
People interviewed a few of Fiona’s classmates, who described her as “the go-to tutor” and “always there with snacks before exams.” One pal even quipped that Fiona organized the most epic study-snack swap of the year—because, yes, even high school has its foodie flex. Meanwhile, Garth’s Instagram followers were equally impressed by how she managed to stay “low-key but so supportive,” with one fan writing, “Jennie, you’re the epitome of cool mom energy.”
Of course, Garth also took a moment to honor her other two daughters, Luca and Lola, sharing a throwback shot from their own graduations—proof that time flies faster than a south-bay breeze. All in all, this felt like more than just another red-carpet rewind. It was a genuine family win, complete with proud smiles, a few happy tears, and that trademark millennial “we’re almost adults, but let’s not ruin it” vibe.
If this catches on as the next viral celeb grad trend, don’t say you weren’t warned. Anyway, that’s the lowdown—caps off to Fiona, and here’s to whatever she tackles next.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, @jenniegarth Instagram
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
